Most beautiful beaches to visit in Kerala

What comes to your mind the moment you hear term beach. I believe it will probably be the waves of the beach, isn’t it?. For beach lovers, it isn't just one more place, but an experience. These breezes, hot sunshine and the natural beauty at the beach makes them feel relaxed and free from stress.

Kerala really is a holiday location which very popular among tourists, writers for the beaches, backwaters and natural beauty. Formed after 9 years in India’s Independence, Kerala is 22nd largest state bordered by Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Lakshadweep.

The dazzling turquoise oceans, glittering white sand and the sound of coconut trees make the beaches at Kerala unique in a true way.One can for the the beaches of Kerala.

As there are so many beaches in Kerala, it is not easy for a someone to travel to each of them. To make your life fairly simple, we've researched a lot and created a list of best beaches in Kerala.

Please have a look at these amazing beaches of Kerala

Bekal, Kasargod

This is an exotic & alluring beach. Lovely view of 3S(Sun, Sand and Sea) is charismatic at this beach. Wonderful location for selfie addicts to click some remarkable moments for Instagram and Facebook

Things to do: Tour to Backwaters, journey to bekal fort, natural green coconut farms, go to the Nityanandashram caves

Best time to visit: October to March

Varkala Beach, Trivandrum/Thiruvananthapuram

As per our research this really is one of the most gorgeous beaches in Kerala. There is a notion that a dip in Kovalam beach washes away sins of ones life and that's why it is also named Papanasam. There are Two areas of the Kovalam beach, the northern and the southern part. The southern part has a Bali Mandapam temple and northern part is for visitors. The area of the beach makes it unique as it is located beneath a cliff.

Things to do: Visit to black beach, A tour to backwaters, Shopping, Ayurvedic Massage.

Best time to visit: October, November, December, January, February, March

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Kovalam Beach, Trivandrum/Thiruvananthapuram

Were you aware that there are 3 beaches in Kovalam beach? Lighthouse beach, Samudra beach and Hawa beach. Hawa beach as well as Lighthouse beach are of top tourist destination unlike Samudra beach is a calm one. Overall Kovalam beach is amongst the most famous beach in Kerala.

Things to do in Kovalam Beach: Sun bathing, snorkelling, catamaran ride, cycling along the beach, see Neyyar dam.

Best time to visit: September, October, November, December, January, February, March

Marari Beach, Alappuzha

This beach is situated in Alappuzha region of Kerala. There is a local village on the Arabian Sea Cost known as Mararikulam and the beach has named after this village. It is the couples heaven of Kerala. This is a relaxing beach that enable you to spend time with your lover. Certainly it is a dream gateway for anyone. Though there are not much adventure attractions but good enough to keep you busy.

Things to do: parasailing from motorboat, walking on the beach, surfing, having food and beer in the shaks

Best time to visit: September to May and also August for the snake boat race.

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Alappuzha Beach, Alappuzha

Have you seen ‘Venice of East’? Go to Kerala and discover this gorgeous Alappuzha beach. A traveller or a travel bloggers are crazy about this beach. Since it is a main tourist attraction, local regulators organise number of activities and events to engage travellers and publicize tourism. Alappuzha lighthouse is another tourist point of interest and that is open for visit on mon-fri. The entry rates is Rs 20 for Indian residents and Rs 50 for international tourists.

Things to do: You can visit the classic lighthouse, walk on the beach, Running on the beach, Kayaking and canoeing, shopping.

Best time to visit: From September to end March

Kannur Beach, Kannur

If you are a husband and wife then walk on this beach is not something you can ignore. I bet you will get goosebumps once you see the exotic view of this fantastic beach.

Things to do: look at quiet Thottada beach, take a drive on Muzappilangad drive in, see the cultural theyyam.

Best time to visit: From November to March

Undoubtedly, these beaches are spectacular, but this is not a complete list but very beneficial if you don’t like to spend lot of time in researching about best beaches in Kerala. If you are looking for a bespoke Kerala travel package or 5-star honeymoon package from any state India or the world, then feel free to get in touch with eKerala Tourism so that we can help.